Doctor of Musical Arts

 

Doctor of Musical Arts


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies. These include:
– the Resolutions of the Faculty;
– the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 (the HDR Rule); and ;
– the Research Code of Conduct 2013; and the Research Data Management Policy 2014
Additionally, the coursework components of this award course are subject to:
– the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule');
– the Coursework Policy 2014;
– the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015; and
– the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016.
The latest versions of all such documents are available from the Policy Register: sydney.edu.au/policies

Course resolutions

Part 1: Preliminary

1 Course codes

Code

Course and stream title

RPMUSART-02

Doctor of Musical Arts

 

Part 2: Admission requirements

2 Eligibility for admission to candidature

(1)
To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), an applicant must:
(a)
hold or have completed the requirements for -
(i)  the degree of Bachelor of Music (Composition) or Bachelor of Music (Performance) from the University of Sydney, with first class honours or second class honours, first division; or
(ii)  a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with first class honours or second class honours, first division, in a related area of study; or
(iii)  a master's degree from the University of Sydney, completed by research in a related area; or
(iv)  a master's degree from the University of Sydney, completed by coursework in a related area, with a weighted average mark of at least 80 and including a research component; and
(b)
perform successfully at a demonstration interview.
(2)
The Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education) may admit to candidature an applicant who does not meet the requirements of sub-clause (1), provided that the applicant holds a qualification or qualifications that, in the opinion of the Dean or Associate Dean (Research Education), are equivalent to those prescribed in sub-clause (1).

3 Application for admission to candidature

(1)
An applicant for admission to candidature must submit to the School:
(a)
satisfactory evidence of the applicant's eligibility for admission;
(b)
a written proposal of not less than 1500 words for a course of research and advanced study
(c)
written evidence confirming that a supervisor within the School, with an academic background appropriate to the candidate's proposed research supports the applicant's research proposal and is willing to supervise the candidate; and
(d)
a statement certifying the applicant's understanding that, subject to the HDR Rule, if the candidature is successful, their thesis will be lodged with the University Librarian and made available for use.
(e)
evidence of minimum English language requirements, where not demonstrated by academic qualifications;
(f)
the contact details of two academic or practitioner referees.
(2)
In addition, an applicant for admission to part-time candidature must submit a statement that they will have sufficient time available to complete the requirements of the degree in accordance with these resolutions.

4 Credit transfer

The HDR Rule specifies the conditions for the granting of credit for previous studies, including the effect on completion times.

Part 3: Candidature

5 Appointment of supervisor

(1)
The Associate Dean (Research Education) will appoint suitably qualified supervisors for each candidate in accordance with the HDR Rule and the Supervision of Higher Degree by Research Students Policy 2020.
(2)
The Associate Dean (Research Education) will also appoint a performance/creative works advisor, who may be the supervisor or the auxiliary supervisor or who may be in addition to the supervisor or auxiliary supervisor.

6 Control of candidature

The HDR Rule specifies the conditions for the control of candidature by the University.

7 Location of candidature and attendance

The HDR Rule specifies the conditions for the location of candidature and attendance by candidates at the University.

Part 4: Requirements

8 Degree requirements

(1)
To satisfy the requirements of the degree candidates must:
(a)
complete any specified probationary requirements;
(b)
complete units of study as prescribed in a student's progress plan;
(c)
present performances/creative works and research seminars as required by the University School Research Education Committee; and;
(d)
complete a program of supervised research leading to a thesis comprising substantial performance/portfolio of creative work and a dissertation of 25,000 to 35,000 words. Both components of the thesis shall be an original contribution to the field concerned.

9 The thesis

A candidate shall produce a thesis that meets the requirements specified in the HDR Rule.

Part 5: Enrolment and progression

10 Probation

(1)
A candidate is normally accepted for candidature on a probationary basis for a period not exceeding four research periods according to the provisions of the HDR Rule.

In the probationary period each candidate must:
(a)
meet any conditions set by the University School Research Education Committee; and
(b)
demonstrate adequate English language competency for the completion of the degree.

11 Time limits, earliest and latest submission dates

The HDR Rule specifies the allowable completion times and submission dates available for full- and part-time candidates in this course.

12 Mode of attendance

The attendance pattern for this course is full-time or part-time according to candidate choice. Visa requirements commonly restrict international students to full-time study only.

13 Discontinuation of candidature

A candidate may discontinue enrolment in a unit of study or the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.

14 Suspension of candidature

A candidate may suspend enrolment from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.

15 Leave of absence

A candidate may take leave of absence from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.

16 Progress

A candidate is required to maintain satisfactory progress towards the timely completion of the degree. Progress will be reviewed annually according to the provisions of the HDR Rule and the Progress Planning and Review for Higher Degree by Research Students Policy 2015.

Part 6: Examination

17 Examination of the thesis including the final public performance/creative work

(1)
The thesis
Examination of the thesis will be conducted in general accordance with standards prescribed by the Thesis and Examination of Higher Degrees by Research Policy 2015.
(2)
The final public performance/creative work
(a)
Candidates who will present a final public performance must notify the Conservatorium in writing of their intention to present their final public performance at least three months prior to the date of the performance.
(b)
The examiners appointed to examine the thesis will examine and report on both the written dissertation and the performance/creative work.
(c)
Where possible and relevant, the examiners may attend the public performance, but will not participate in any internal assessment of readiness for examination.
(d)
Any final performed component will be recorded for examination.

18 Award of the degree

The degree is awarded at the pass level only.

Part 7: Other

19 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2021 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2021 who elect to proceed under these resolutions. Students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2021 may complete the requirements in accordance withthe resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.